[Hiring] Salesforce Lead Developer @Scotts Miracle-Gro

Role Description

As a Salesforce Lead Developer of Application Development, you will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day technical aspects of our software development projects in our Consumer Service and Support instance of Salesforce at Scotts Miracle-Gro. This position requires a hands-on approach to SFDC solution design, project delivery, platform maintenance, and technical oversight.

• Take an active role in the development process by contributing to complex Salesforce issues, requiring expertise in both Apex and front-end Lightning Web Components (LWC).
• Design and build Salesforce solutions that integrate with various Salesforce clouds (Service Cloud, Consumer Goods Cloud, and Knowledge).
• Develop Salesforce solutions from configuration to customization, utilizing tools such as Apex, Flow Automation, Triggers, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components.
• Participate in daily scrum meetings, analyze and assign user stories, and identify/resolve gaps in functional requirements and business user stories.
• Work closely with Product Owners to understand acceptance criteria and document technical approaches and designs as needed.
• Automate business processes using Salesforce automation tools, including Flows, Formulas, Assignment Rules, and Email Alerts.
• Build integrations between Salesforce and external systems using REST, SOAP APIs, OAuth, and Single Sign-On.
• Manage data updates and migrations using Data Loader and similar tools.
• Manage the code review process, write unit/integration tests, and ensure high, overall test coverage.
• Effectively debug and resolve defects or issues, particularly in production environments.
• Proven leadership as a lead developer; mentor and guide junior development team members, providing technical expertise and support.
• Investigate complex issues independently and clearly communicate solutions and findings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience, including working with complex projects and multi-cloud Salesforce environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience with Salesforce customization and configuration, including Service Cloud at minimum and one of the following modules: Sales Cloud, Consumer Goods Cloud, Agentforce, Data Cloud.
• Proficient in Salesforce development tools, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, Triggers, Scheduled and Batch classes, and more.
• Proven experience in integrating Salesforce with external systems using REST, SOAP APIs, OAuth, and Single Sign-On.
• Knowledge of the Product Development Lifecycle and familiarity with DevOps tools.
• Solid understanding of the Salesforce Deployment process, including best practices.
• Ability to thrive in an Agile, collaborative environment, and manage task assignments within agile frameworks.
• Strong preference for candidates who hold Salesforce certifications such as Certified Platform Developer I & II, Certified Administrator, and Certified Advanced Administrator.
• A strong preference for candidates with experience in Application and/or Technical Architecture Certifications.

Requirements

• The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $130,100.00 - $153,100.00 per year.
• Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.
• This role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs.
• For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.

Benefits

• Live Total Health program providing options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependents.
• Outstanding wellness reimbursement program.
• Unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%).
• 15% discount on company stock.
• Access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.
• Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.
• Strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work through service and volunteerism.